Commercial Controller
Base to £120,000 plus bonus and benefits.
My client is a listed software solutions provider with revenue in excess of £300 million. They have created a new Commercial Controller role to support the Finance Director for their EMEA region. You will act as the business partner to drive profitable growth and lead the EMEA commercial finance team (seven staff) to deliver strong financial control, reporting and analytics. Responsibilities include: -
1. Lead the EMEA revenue budgeting process, partnering the commercial teams to deliver all targets.
2. Business partner the EMEA commercial organisation to drive revenue and margin growth.
3. Review commercial bids and customer contracts, bring constructive challenge and financial insight to optimise bids.
4. Develop financial and non-financial analysis to enhance revenue, margin and cash.
5. Monitor the strategic alignment of commercial growth opportunities and product R&D investment.
6. Support the EMEA leadership team to drive their risk governance programme.
7. Develop the EMEA revenue finance team (billing, accounting, reporting, revenue & cash forecasting, performance analysis, partnering
8. Operate as subject matter expert on IFRS15 - it's impact on commercial scenarios, and robust audit compliance.
9. Drive continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility (financial controls, process efficiency, reporting & analysis, customer bids, commercial support).
10. Lead post M&A integration of the finance team.
11. Support the EMEA transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 finance system.
12. Develop strong and collaborative relationships with business leaders, the wider EMEA finance team and the Group finance team.
To be consider for this leadership (hybrid) role you should be qualified (min 5 years PQE), proven experience of applying accounting knowledge (particularly IFRS15) to commercial decisions, business partnering and team leadership. Knowledge of Dynamics 365 (F&O) is advantageous.